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Stop Panicking Over Trump's Tariffs, Smith Tells Canada's Negotiators
Alberta's Danielle Smith explains Trump's three-tier negotiating strategy and warns Canada to stop overreacting to...
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Alberta Invests $1.5M to Study Potential Cost of Leaving Canada
Alberta's government has commissioned a $1.5M economic study through the University of Calgary to examine potential...
Canada
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady as Oil Prices and Trade Tensions Create Juggling Act
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% for fifth straight time as it balances inflation threats from oil prices against...
Business
More Canadians Turning to ChatGPT for Money Advice Than Seeking Professional Help
One in seven Canadians used AI for financial advice last year, while far fewer access free professional counselling....
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Southern Alberta Gas Pumps Drain Wallets as Energy Crisis Bites
Southern Alberta families and workers face mounting pressure as fuel prices surge. At a busy Lethbridge gas station,...
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The Real Alberta Separation Question Nobody's Answering: What Happens to Your CPP and Savings?
As Alberta separation debate heats up, one critical question goes unanswered: What happens to your CPP, bank deposits,...
USA
Summer Wallet Squeeze: Gas and Grocery Bills Hit Hard as Inflation Surges
Summer brings higher gas and grocery prices. Food costs up 20% in four years as inflation climbs nearly 1% this month.
Alberta
Calgary will bear the brunt of Alberta separatism debate, mayor warns as business leaders raise alarm
Calgary's mayor warns that Alberta's separatism referendum will threaten jobs and investment, hitting the city hardest...
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Streaming Tax Tripling Could Cost Canadian Consumers Billions, Critics Warn
Tripled streaming taxes could push Canadians to pay more and drive platforms out of the country, critics warn.
Business
Geopolitical Tensions Push Canadian Inflation Higher, Threatening Mortgage Relief
Energy crisis pushes Canadian inflation above 3%, threatening mortgage rate relief. Geopolitical tensions could keep...
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Ottawa Backs Alberta Defence Sector with $9.3 Million Investment
Ottawa invests $9.3 million in six Alberta defence and manufacturing firms, boosting drone technology, Arctic...
Business
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% — What It Means for Your Wallet
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% for the fourth time. Oil price volatility continues to shape Canadian monetary...
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Geography and Politics: How Alberta's Oil and Quebec's Dairy Reveal Canada's Economic Divide
A Calgary reader argues Canada's economic priorities are shaped by resource geography—and wonders how different the...
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Calgary Home Sales Slip as Buyers Gain Upper Hand in Shifting Market
Calgary home sales dropped 5.7% in April as improved housing inventory shifts market power to buyers. Benchmark prices...
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Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Changes as Oil Surge and US Trade Tensions Create Economic Crossroads
Bank of Canada holds rates steady at 2.25% as surging oil prices and US trade tensions create economic uncertainty....